Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Clayton has less crime — 46 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Hailsham recorded substantially more crime than Clayton in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 46, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Hailsham has more Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Hailsham — 46 vs 126 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Public order. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 126).